Inspiration for the Mind, Body & Soul
A BLOG DEVOTED TO SHARING POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING MESSAGES FOR THE HUNGRY HEART
“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them”
― Denis Waitley
If you’re unhappy with your situation or with the world, then either accept the way things are or work to change your circumstances. Will it be easy? No, but sitting around and complaining about the unfairness of life accomplishes nothing aside from making you more miserable.
“The strongest people find the courage and caring to help others, even if they are going through their own storm.”
― Roy T. Bennett
No matter how bad and stressful things are in your life, don’t forget that there is a whole world that is still spinning around you. Be aware that others around you are going through their own storms and could use a smile or support. Don’t allow your own pain to blind you from seeing your neighbor’s struggles.
“There’s no benchmark for how life’s “supposed” to happen. There is no ideal world for you to wait around for. The world is always just what it is now, it’s up to you how you respond to it.”
― Isaac Marion
Life is just life. It can be amazing at times and then it can be a nightmare. It all comes down to perspective. Life will continue to throw any and everything at you and how that affects your life depends on how you choose to respond. Never forget, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.
“My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing.”
― Marcel Proust
Life is all about perspective. It isn’t about attaining goal X or making Y amount of money. Life is about learning what it means to be awake and to see the blessings surrounding you. It is about striving to be a better version of yourself each and every day.
“When things do not go your way, remember that every challenge — every adversity — contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth.”
― Roy T. Bennett
Sometimes things aren’t going to work out. There are many battles you will lose. This is just a fact of life you must accept. But you mustn’t forget that each “lost” is an opportunity to grow…to learn. All of life’s obstacles are teaching moments if you stop and pay attention. So, the next time things don’t work out, don’t think of it as a failure; rather, treat it as an opportunity to grow and transform for the better.
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.”
― Gerard Way
Happiness isn’t synonymous with perfection. To be happy does not mean one has the proverbial white picket fence and poster card family. It doesn’t mean that everything is perfect and amazing. You can be happy when the world around you is in chaos and things are a mess, because at some point you will hopefully learn that happiness stems from accepting yourself and others for who they are. It is about learning to love the imperfections of life. It’s about accepting that life is this beautiful chaotic mess and that’s okay.
“It’s never too late to change your life for the better. You don’t have to take huge steps to change your life. Making even the smallest changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your life.”
― Roy T. Bennett
At any point in your life you have the power to say this isn’t how my story will end. If you’re unhappy with any aspect of your life, start taking steps today to change it. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but change will never happen by doing nothing. So, make the choice today to take charge of your life and begin taking steps to create a life you love.
“Go for it, while you can. I know you have it in you. And I can’t promise you’ll get everything you want, but I can promise nothing will change if you don’t try.”
― J.M. Darhower
The time is now. If there is something you want out of life, now is the time to go after it. There will never be a perfect time to chase your dreams and goals, so why not right now? Things will never change if you continue to sit on the sidelines instead of getting up and running the race.
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”
― Dalai Lama
Each day that you are blessed to wake up, make a promise to yourself to try to embrace all that the day has to offer. Strive to be a better version of yourself than yesterday. Strive to rise above the negativity that is bound to come your way. And most of all, strive to make the most out of the time you have been given for there is no guarantee you will get the opportunity to try again tomorrow.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
― Leo Buscaglia
It is the small things that make the biggest difference. Never forget that one smile has the power to change the world. One kind word or gesture can brighten a person’s day. So, each day you should strive to open your heart and spread love for you really can make a difference in another person’s life. And hey, imagine what this world would look like if everyone chose to do the same.